Raza Shaikh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in venture capital and board governance. Currently serving as an Independent Board Director at Needham Bank and as Managing Director and Member at Launchpad Venture Group, Raza also co-hosts On Boards and holds the position of Managing Partner at Beacon Venture Partners. Raza contributes to the startup ecosystem as a Judge and Mentor at MassChallenge. Educationally, Raza holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences.